Overview
If you enjoy getaways of the pampering, wellness-oriented and soaking kind — you're in luck. Victoria is set to score the country's largest-ever hot springs experience at the majestic 12 Apostles, opening in 2026. The $200 million 12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort project will be the biggest hot springs offering in Australia, sprawling over a 79-hectare site encompassing multiple onsite hospitality venues, 70 baths and a 150-room wellness resort.
"Traditionally hot springs have been associated with places like Japan and Europe, but Australia has seen an enormous renaissance on natural bathing," Founder and Principle Design Consultant of Spa Sessions Naomi Gregory says. "I see this as being the premium bathing location in the country."
Image: 12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort, renders
Details on the new hot springs resort and spa are scarce at the moment, but will feature natural bathing sourced from geothermal mineral springs set approximately 1km below the site.
Victoria is quickly becoming a hot spring haven, with future plans including a 900-kilometre trail filled with bathing spots dubbed The Great Bathing Trail to span along the Victorian coast. The latest announcement follows the recent opening of Mornington Peninsula's Alba Thermal Springs and Spa, Gippsland's Metung Hot Springs and Peninsula Hot Springs' huge, ongoing expansion plans.
Image: 12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort, renders
12 Apostles Hot Springs & Resort is set to open in 2026. More to come.
Images: Renders, supplied.